Steve Raquet
| No. 49, 99[1] | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Defensive end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 1, 1962 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Clarence (Clarence, New York) |
| College: | Holy Cross |
| NFL draft: | 1984: 12th round, 316th pick |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Steven J. Raquet (born February 1, 1962) is an American former professional football defensive end who played three seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Montreal Concordes/Alouettes. He played college football at the College of the Holy Cross.
Early life
[edit]Steven J. Raquet was born on February 1, 1962, in Buffalo, New York.[1][2] He attended Clarence High School in Clarence, New York.[3]
Raquet played college football at the College of the Holy Cross, where he was a member of the Holy Cross Crusaders from 1980 to 1983.[1] He recorded 87 tackles, nine sacks, three fumble recoveries, and six pass breakups as a senior in 1983, earning first-team All-American honors.[2] He posted college career totals of 281 tackles, eight fumble recoveries, three interceptions, 15 pass breakups, and a school-record 19 sacks.[2] Raquet was inducted into the Holy Cross Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007.[4][2]
Professional career
[edit]On January 4, 1984, Raquet was selected by the Oakland Invaders in the eighth round, with the 162nd overall pick, of the 1984 USFL draft.[1] On April 10, 1984, it was reported that Raquet had signed a three-year contract with the Montreal Concordes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[3] On May 2, 1984, the Cincinnati Bengals selected Raquet in the 12th round, with the 316th overall pick, of the 1984 NFL draft.[1] The Bengals were unaware that Raquet had already signed with the Concordes.[5] Raquet earned CFL All-Star and CFL East All-Star honors as a rookie in 1984 after posting 15 sacks.[6] He played in 43 games for Montreal from 1984 to 1986, totaling 29 sacks, one interception, and seven fumble recoveries.[1] Raquet was released by the Alouettes on June 19, 1987, in favor of rookie Dan Sellers.[7] Head coach Joe Faragalli said "I don't know if Sellers is the answer. If he isn't we'll bring another guy in."[7] Raquet was surprised by the decision, stating "The only reason why I'm surprised is that I saw no one better than me. I'm no Lawrence Taylor or James Parker. If Parker was here, I'd expect to be released. But I expected to keep my job until they got someone who was better."[7] The Alouettes folded a few days later.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Steve Raquet". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Steven J. Raquet". College of the Holy Cross. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ a b "Local Scene". The Buffalo News. April 10, 1984. pp. D4. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Steve Raquet Inducted To Holy Cross Hall Of Fame". College of the Holy Cross. February 5, 2007. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Bengals unaware draftee signed". The Cincinnati Post. May 4, 1984. pp. 3B. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Steve Raquet". Stats Crew. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c Zurkowsky, Herb (June 20, 1987). "Alouettes cut veteran Raquet". The Gazette. pp. H5. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Cowan, Stu (June 3, 2019). "Stu Cowan: CFL stuck trying to sell Alouettes at the worst possible time". The Gazette. Retrieved August 6, 2025.